Faculty Department Chair General Studies and Liberal Arts

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Work type:
Full Time Faculty
Location:
Evansville, IN
Categories:
Faculty
General Description of Position:
As General Studies and Liberal Arts Department Chair the chosen candidate will be part of a faculty team focused on our students. Our programs may include; public speaking, written communication, mathematics, life sciences, chemistry, physics, history, and more. Our students are preparing themselves for joining the workforce or transferring to a 4-year school. This role serves as faculty lead for the department.
The Department Chair will manage all elements of the designated academic program, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments.
Additionally, they will provide quality and supportive advising to General Studies and Liberal Arts students. Collaborate with faculty and staff and the Academic Advising Center to support student progress and retention.
Major Responsibilities:
I. INSTRUCTION
Deliver assigned classes that best support student learning, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
Use Learning Management System to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.
II. ADVISING, RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
Provide academic-related coaching, advising, and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
Organize, promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of General Studies and Liberal Arts programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.
Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.
V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development.
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Adhere to college and campus academic policies.
VI. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.
Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning.
VII. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Complete annual Program Review, which includes analysis of trend data and resources.
Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty guidelines.
Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.
VIII. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).
Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
A qualified candidate for this position meets the discipline standard through
one
of two routes:
Possesses an earned
master's or higher degree in English
from a regionally accredited institution,
or
Possesses an earned
master's or higher degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or writing
from a regionally accredited institution in any field .
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in applicable field
Experience with student advising, coaching and mentoring.
Experience managing and overseeing other faculty members and support staff.
Experience with teaching program capstone courses.
Other Requirements:
Work Hours:
Hiring Range:
50,000-60,000 based on qualifications and experience
Full-time benefits eligible position. For more information, visit ****Team Ivy Referral:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Advertised:
28 Feb 2023
US Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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